Lineup Prep: Week 2
Wed Sep 14 9:05am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer
Cousins setup for big Week 2
Well, that was an interesting first week of action. Just remember, please don’t overreact to a week of play. It was good to see coaches unveil their game plans and player usage, though, which is something that you should pay close attention. That is what gives you a good indication of what some fantasy players are capable. You need to see how players are used and how much they play. This isn’t known until real games are being played. Put that information to good use when setting your lineups going forward.
Now for my random thoughts of the week. . . . .
It was good to see it isn’t just the fantasy community that sees Javonte Williams should be a much bigger part of the Broncos offense. The Manningcast was all over the lack of usage of Williams. It just doesn’t make sense. If so many people see it, why doesn’t the Broncos brass? I do think Melvin Gordon is still a decent back, but Williams is on just a different level right now. This guy is special and should be getting 75 percent of the playing time at running back. He can be a difference maker in the offense. I really thought it was going to be different this year, but not so sure after Week 1. And even with that said, Williams was still ninth in running back scoring. Imagine what he can do with just a few more touches. Please let it happen!
I feel the same way about Josh Jacobs as I do Williams. The only reason Jacobs was on the field more in the second half was because Brandon Bolden got hurt. Bolden was dominating the work at one point until he got hurt. Bolden is a good special teams player and can help occasionally offensively. But he should not be on the field getting a ton of work when a player as talented as Jacobs is on the roster. He really should be getting most of the work at running back for the Raiders and could produce very well in that role. Again, not sure that is going to happen as long as Josh McDaniels keeps playing favorites with players from his past.
It was just a game but Saquon Barkley sure looked like the Saquon of old. He was explosive and made big play after big play. I would expect Brian Daboll to continue to optimize Barkley’s talents throughout the season. Barkley is first overall in fantasy running back scoring after a game and could keep that title all season long.
I am concerned about the Packers offense. I know something similar happened last year in Week 1 and they were just fine, but not having Davante Adams in the offense is a monster hole to fill. The options in the passing game for Green Bay right now are not very impressive. The rookies are a work in progress and the veterans seems about done. Maybe Aaron Rodgers will prove me wrong, but I just don’t see this offense and Rodgers producing near his numbers of past seasons.
Most of the experts picked Buffalo as the heavy Super Bowl favorite and they didn’t disappoint in the opener. This team was so impressive against the Rams on the road. Josh Allen looked unbelievable, making plays all over the field. This guy seems to get better every season. He seems to have elevated his game once again. And the running game even looked better with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss running hard. If those guys can improve as well, watch out. This offense is going to be near impossible to stop.
I was really high on the Eagles before the season and feel pretty good about that take after a week. Jalen Hurts really had that offense clicking. The running game was dominant and A.J. Brown already has a great rapport with Hurts. It also was great to see Miles Sanders running well, rushing 13 times for 96 yards and a touchdown. Sanders never seems to be in good graces with the coaching staff, but his fast start might change that. The Eagles offense has a chance to be one of the best in football all season long.
I’m heavily invested in D’Andre Swift, so there was a lot of cussing at my household over the weekend. Swift looked tremendous and carried the offense down the field often, only to see Jamaal Williams score to goal-line touchdowns. C’mon! Swift has a super high ceiling, but if he keeps losing out on goal-line chances to Williams, that is going to hurt his chances to reach his potential. Let’s hope last week isn’t a sign of things to come.
News and Notes: The Colts have waived kicker Rodrigo Blankenship on Tuesday. He missed a game-winning field goal in the team's season-opening tie with the Texans. The Colts signed kickers Chase McLaughlin and Lucas Havrisik to their practice squad on Tuesday. . . . .The 49ers signed running back Marlon Mack to their practice squad on Tuesday. He gives the team some depth at the position after the injury to Elijah Mitchell. Mack could be elevated to the active roster once he learns the offense.
HOT PLAYS
Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings. Cousins looked great in his debut in the Vikings new offense, an offense that is a lot more creative than the past few seasons. Cousins was 23-of-32 for 277 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. He topped 20 fantasy points in the game. Expect more success this week against the Eagles. Philadelphia put up a ton of points and yards last week, but also allowed the Lions to do the same. The Eagles allowed 386 total yards of offense. Cousins is a top-10 fantasy quarterback in this matchup.
Michael Pittman, WR, Colts. Pittman seems to already have a great rapport with new quarterback Matt Ryan. He had nine receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Week 1. Pittman is going to get a ton of weekly work in this offense. He has a chance to be a top-five fantasy receiver in this offense. Look for another really big game in Week 2, playing the Jaguars. Jacksonville has issues stopping the pass and allowed the second most fantasy points to receivers in Week 1.
Nick Chubb, RB, Browns. Chubb didn’t find the end zone but still had a great showing in Week 1. He ran 22 times for 141 yards and caught pass for two yards. Chubb posted his usual big rushing numbers and should be able to do that again this week against the Jets. Sure, the Jets did a good job of limited the Commanders rushing attack last week, but the Browns rushing game is much, much better. Chubb should be able to find plenty of rushing lanes against this defense.
Allen Robinson, WR, Rams. Robinson had a terrible opener, catching just a pass for 12 yards on two targets. The good news is he was on the field for 97 percent of the snaps. It wasn’t like he wasn’t out there. He just didn’t get the looks. Expect that to change after last week. The Rams will make an effort to get him a lot more involved. Plus, the Rams have a good matchup against the Falcons, a team that allowed the third most fantasy points to receivers in Week 1.
Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos. Williams ran just seven times but still was eighth overall in fantasy running back scoring Week 1. He was heavily involved in the passing game, catching 11 passes for 65 yards on 12 targets. He also ran seven times for 43 yards, making plays on the ground as well. Melvin Gordon was still involved, but Williams was the better back and deserves more touches. Look for that to happen in Week 2 against the Texans. Houston allowed the third most fantasy points to running backs last week.
COLD PLAYS
Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans. Pierce had an opener to forget. He played 29 percent of the snaps compared to 71 percent for Rex Burkhead. Pierce had 11 carries for just 33 yards and caught a pass for six yards. We still think Pierce can get it going, but he needs to be on the field more for that to happen. Until he starts getting more playing time, Pierce is a risky play for fantasy teams, especially this week against the Broncos. Denver allowed the fewest fantasy points to running backs last week and this was against a very good back, Rashaad Penny.
Sterling Shepard, WR, Giants. Shepard was on the field a lot Week 1, playing the second most snaps at receiver for the Giants (72 percent). He also caught two passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. He was on the field a lot but got just four targets. We wouldn’t get too excited about him just yet. Shepard is still just a spot play and Week 2 is not a spot to play him. He gets the Panthers, a team that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to receivers last week.
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Kamara was a bust in Week 1, getting just 12 touches. He didn’t even top 50 total yards. Kamara is apparently battling a rib injury, which is likely the reason for his lack of touches. It is a little troubling, though, to see his reception totals low once again. Kamara just doesn’t get the looks in the passing game with Jameis Winston as his starting quarterback. This limits the ceiling of Kamara. It is tough to sit Kamara but if you have good options on your bench, you might want to think about doing that this week. He is battling an injury and gets a tough matchup against a great Bucs defense. Tampa allowed the fourth fewest fantasy points to running backs last week and just 71-rushing yards.
Treylon Burks, WR, Titans. Burks had a decent first NFL game, catching three passes for 55 yards on five targets. He made some plays with his chances. The one concern was his playing time, though. He was fourth in terms of playing time at receiver for the Titans, playing 37 percent of the snaps. He could be boom or bust with that amount of playing time. And he plays this week against the Bills, one of the best defenses in all of football. The Titans offense could really have struggles moving the ball in this offense. It is probably best to steer clear of Burks in Week 2.
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Jaguars. Lawrence had some accuracy issues again last week, going 24-of-42. He did throw for 275 yards but had just a score and failed to top 20 fantasy points. He remains a hard player for fantasy players to trust. He needs to start showing more on a consistent basis. Look for more of the same against a good Colts defense this week. Lawrence had some struggles against the Colts last season. He had two touchdowns in two games and failed to throw for 200 yards in one of those games.
SLEEPERS
Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders. Jacobs didn’t get a ton of work last week but looked good with his touches. He had 10 carries for 57 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. He also caught a pass for 16 yards, giving him 73 total yards on just 11 touches. It just makes sense to get him more involved in the offense. And we think that will happen this week against the Cardinals, a team that couldn’t stop the Chiefs rushing attack last week. Arizona allowed the second most fantasy points to running backs in Week 1.
Evan Engram, TE, Jaguars. Engram had a decent first week, catching four passes for 28 yards on four targets. He got some work but not a huge workload. That might change this week against the Colts, a team that struggled to stop the Texans tight ends in Week 1. And the Texans tight ends don’t have the talent of Engram. He can build on last week and find the end zone in this matchup.
Carson Wentz, QB, Commanders. It is always tough to trust Wentz, but he always has that potential for the big game. He showed that in the opener, throwing for 313 yards and four touchdown passes in the Commanders comeback victory. He moved the offense and had a good rapport with the talented receivers on the team. Wentz is going to be worth some spot starts this season. And you might want to consider using him against the Lions this week. Detroit had all sorts of issues defensively last week and allowed the fifth most fantasy points to quarterbacks.
Corey Davis, WR, Jets. Davis got overlooked this offseason, but he remains the starter for the Jets. He played the second most snaps for the team last week (68 percent) and caught six passes for 77 yards on nine targets. He got plenty of looks from Joe Flacco, who is expected to get the start again this week. Davis could be a sneaky play, having a good floor with his current role in this offense.
Devin Singletary, RB, Bills. The Bills continue to rotate backs but Singletary is the guy on the field most often. He played 59 percent of the snaps in Week 1. He had 10 touches for 62 total yards in the game. He looked good with his chances. We would expect him to get a bigger workload this week against the Titans. Tennessee allowed a league high 394-rushing yards in the opener. Singletary could really have a big showing in this one.
High/Low Scoring Games
Each week we will take a look at some of the high and low scoring games for the coming week. In high scoring affairs, get your marginal players on those teams in your lineup to take advantage of the possible points barrage. And in the low scoring games, keep those marginal players on the bench and make sure to have your defenses involved in those contests.
High Scoring Games: Chargers/Chiefs, Commanders/Lions, Cardinals/Raiders, Vikings/Eagles.
Low Scoring Games: Jets/Browns, Patriots/Steelers.
Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.
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The Paur Report
New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo said that rookie quarterback Drake May, who was taken third overall in last month's NFL draft, "has a lot to work on." Saturday's practice featured a heavy emphasis on footwork fundamentals, with Maye spending the first few periods of practice taking snaps directly under center instead of the shotgun, which he mostly used the last two years at North Carolina. "The guy can sling it, man," said wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, the second-round pick from the University of Washington. "He's very confident. He's a leader, very vocal; he's setting the tone in practice, trying to get guys moving around and operating at a high level." Maye is expected to compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett for starting duties in 2024. The Patriots aren't going to rush Maye's development, so he's more of a dynasty/keeper asset in fantasy this year than a redraft one.
From RotoBaller
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he liked what he saw from rookie quarterback Bo Nix during practices at the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend. "He had two or three down the field throws [Saturday]," Payton said. "It's almost like watching a good golfer when you watch his game ... there's a patience to how he plays, the ball comes out." The Broncos took Nix 12th overall, which many thought was a massive reach, and hope he will become their next franchise signal-caller. With only Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson to compete with, Nix has a clear path to the starting job right away in his first season in the NFL, but the Broncos aren't getting ahead of themselves. "We'll figure it out, we'll figure it out ... We'll have a rotation and we'll go from there," Payton said when asked how the team's QB competition will unfold in the weeks ahead.
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Free-agent tight end Tommy Sweeney signed an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after a tryout at their rookie minicamp, according to a source. Sweeney was with the New York Giants most of last year but sat out after he collapsed and had a "medical event" on the practice field. The 28-year-old was originally drafted in the seventh round (228th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2019 out of Boston College. All three of his NFL seasons came with Buffalo, and Sweeney has caught a total of 18 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown on 26 targets in just 24 games played (four starts). Sweeney will be competing for a roster spot in training camp this summer among a tight end group in Chicago that already includes Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett, Stephen Carlson and rookie Brenden Bates.
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Free-agent linebacker Bud Dupree has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. Dupree met with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons in addition to the Chargers. The 31-year-old has played with both the Steelers and Falcons during his career so it appears Dupree was looking for a new home. The veteran linebacker still has something left in the tank. He recorded 6.5 sacks last season with Atlanta. Those 6.5 sacks were the most for Dupree since the 2020 season. His addition should be a solid boost for this defensive unit heading into next season.
From RotoBaller
The Denver Broncos have released wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. The veteran wideout was already a longshot to make the roster. The 31-year-old joined the Broncos last season and failed to make a catch during his two appearances. Dorsett has bounced around quite a bit throughout his time in the league. Dorsett is viewed more as a depth option than an actual impact player on a roster. He could sign elsewhere before the season starts, but his chances of having fantasy value are low.
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Free-agent wide receiver Albert Wilson has decided to retire from professional football after seven seasons. Wilson joined the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2014 season. He spent four seasons with the Chiefs, and Wilson achieved a career-high 554 receiving yards during his final season with the team. After that, Wilson joined the Miami Dolphins for the next three seasons. He was fairly lackluster during his time with the Dolphins. He bounced around with the Raiders and Vikings but hasn't seen the field since the 2021 season. Wilson will finish his career with 218 receptions, 2,499 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
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Dynasty | The Cowboys have released wide receiver Martavis Bryant. Dynasty Analysis: Marty B will likely attempt to resume his comeback with another team as Dallas just couldn't hold on to him. Bryant was once a highly regarded dynasty asset but suspensions derailed his career before it could really even get going. Bryant will look to latch on elsewhere but it's hard to see him being a worthwhile dynasty pickup until he makes a final roster.
Dynasty | The Giants have signed wide receiver Allen Robinson. Dynasty Analysis: Robinson had a 102/1,250/6 season for the Bears in 2020 but has fallen off the face of the earth since with just over 1,000 receiving yards and a total of four touchdowns in the three years since, including stops with Chicago, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. Robinson is a fringe roster candidate at best at this point and while he has a chance to re-emerge in New York, don't hold your breath.
Dynasty | The Cardinals have signed wide receiver Zay Jones. Dynasty Analysis: Jones has had some nice moments over his seven seasons in Buffalo, Las Vegas, and Jacksonville, though he's never posted more than 823 receiving yards or seven touchdowns in any given season. Jones could be viable opposite Marvin Harrison, Jr. if he can beat out Michael Wilson but that's no given. At this point, Jones looks like a roster worthy player but a potential roster clogger at the same time.
Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry spent an hour running around catching passes as a tryout player at the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie minicamp on Friday. Landry was one of the league's top receivers in the first seven years of his career, making five Pro Bowls with the Dolphins and Browns. He led the NFL in catches in 2017 with 112 and had three 1,000-yard seasons in that span. But Landry only played in 12 games in 2021 with Cleveland due to a knee sprain, and he had a career-low in catches (52) and receiving yards (570). He played in just nine games with the Saints in 2022 due to an ankle injury and sat out in 2023. Landry looked healthy on Friday and was pleased with his workout, but it remains to be seen if the Jags will add him as receiver depth in addition to Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis and first-round rookie Brian Thomas.
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Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels didn't have any "wow" moments during his first rookie minicamp practice, but he still managed to impress fellow rookies and the coaching staff. "He's a stud," third-round receiver Luke McCaffrey said. "I know he's one heck of a quarterback and a lot of fun to play with from a personality standpoint. I've had a blast in these 24 hours with him. He's just fun to be around; he's good energy." Daniels was the No. 2 overall pick in last year's NFL draft and is expected to take over as the team's starter under center right away in Week 1 this fall. The 23-year-old former LSU Tiger is a dual-threat QB with plenty of athleticism, and he could be the most NFL-ready signal-caller of all the rookie QBs not named Caleb Williams. In Year 1, Daniels will be a low-end QB2 in fantasy with considerable upside for his rushing ability.
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Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Xavier Legette, who was taken 32nd overall in this year's NFL draft last month, has had trouble connecting with the team's rookie quarterbacks so far in rookie minicamp practices. Legette has always had the size-speed combination -- his 4.39-second 40-yard dash tied for the sixth-fastest among wideouts at this year's scouting combine -- but he kept hearing that he had to improve as a route-runner as he took part in Senior Bowl practices and the combine. At 6-foot-1, 221 pounds, some questioned Legette's ability to drop his hips and quickly get out of his breaks. Legette has been compared physically to DK Metcalf, who Panthers head coach Dave Canales worked with in Seattle. At the very least, Legette will give second-year QB Bryce Young a speed, big-bodied target deep down the field in 2024, but expecting much more than that might be unwise in 2024.
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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that second-round rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) has an injury to his left foot -- not the same foot as his college season but the same injury -- and has surgery scheduled for next week. "Not giving any timelines for that," Quinn said. The 21-year-old had surgery in January on his right foot to fix a partial Jones fracture, but now he'll be forced to undergo a similar surgery on his other foot. It's not what you want to hear from a high draft pick as they head into their first NFL offseason. It remains to be seen when Newton will be able to practice with the team. Any missed time in training camp this summer would be a big blow to his development as he looks to carve out a role on the interior of Washington's defensive line in 2024.
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Chicago Bears rookie first-round wide receiver Rome Odunze (hamstring) is dealing with hamstring tightness and will sit out of Saturday's rookie minicamp practice. It's likely nothing to worry about in the long run, but it's also not a great start for Odunze as he looks to get going as a top-10 pick in this year's NFL draft. It's something to keep an eye on with the 21-year-old from Washington as we get deeper into the offseason and closer to training camp. The Bears took Odunze at No. 9 overall to give rookie quarterback Caleb Williams more weapons in the passing attack in addition to established veterans DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. Odunze was extremely productive in college and is ultra-athletic on the football field, but it's going to be tough for him to produce consistent numbers in Chicago's offense in his rookie season as long as both Moore and Allen stay healthy.
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The Tennessee Titans signed first-round offensive tackle JC Latham to his four-year, fully-guaranteed rookie deal on Friday worth $26.04 million. The deal was confirmed by his agents Drew Rosenhaus, Ryan Matha and Jason Rosenhaus. The contract also includes the standard fifth-year player option for first-round picks. The 21-year-old offensive lineman was taken by the Titans with the seventh overall pick out of Alabama. He will be a huge upgrade for an offensive line that was in need of serious help this offseason and should start from Day 1 in his rookie season, at least at right tackle. The addition of Latham in 2024 should have an immediate positive impact in fantasy for young quarterback Will Levis and the rest of Tennessee's option as they enter their first season without workhorse back Derrick Henry.
From RotoBaller
The Denver Broncos signed rookie quarterback Bo Nix to his rookie deal on Friday, according to a source. As is the case with all first-round selections, Nix will have a fifth-year team option attached to his first NFL contract. Needing to add more competition to their QB room this offseason after getting rid of Russell Wilson, the Broncos reached for Nix, the former Oregon signal-caller, with the 12th overall pick in last month's NFL draft. The Broncos have admitted that Nix could probably benefit from sitting and learning a year, but it's not like Denver already has a veteran starter in place. Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson will all compete for the starting gig in training camp and the preseason. At best, Nix would be a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues if he's starting out of the gates in Week 1 in 2024.
From RotoBaller
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract this offseason, yet 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O'Connell is the early favorite to handle QB1 duties in 2024, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. "Aidan's earned the right to go out there and earn the first snap," Pierce said. "What he's done this offseason -- changing his body, his work ethic, being here every day, blocking out the outside noise. He's not worried about anything. I'm excited." O'Connell replaced Jimmy Garoppolo in the middle of last season and threw for 2,219 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The team went 5-5 during his 10 starts. Although the job sounds like it's his to lose, Minshew will also likely have the chance to battle for the starting role this offseason. The 27-year-old has thrown for 59 touchdowns and 24 interceptions during his five-year career and has looked like at least a mid-level starter at times. Whoever wins the job will get to throw to Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Brock Bowers this year, so either could be a solid QB2 in Superflex formats.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is working his way back from a Week 8 Achilles tear from last season, and reports out of Atlanta suggest he is making great progress. "Kirk is every day improving," Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. "He's been doing all those things, he's been throwing, he's been out there pretty much full-go. Now, we got him in a limited basis, obviously 'cause he's still in his rehab and his treatment and all those types of things." The 35-year-old signal-caller has not been dropping back behind an offensive line or facing a rush, but he's evidently looked good on his dropbacks and reps with his new wide receiver group. Despite Atlanta selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Cousins remains the clear starter in 2024 as long as he holds up. The four-time Pro Bowler has thrown for at least 4,000 yards seven times in his nine-year career as a starter, while the Falcons have not had a 4,000-yard passer since Matt Ryan in 2020. If Cousins isn't limited by his major injury, he'll remain a fringe QB1 option surrounded by Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Darnell Mooney, and company.
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Free-agent wide receiver Zay Jones is signing with the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The 29-year-old went on visits with the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys this week, but he ultimately landed in a spot where he can compete for targets right away. Jones was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars after they selected LSU wideout Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but there's a real chance his situation is better in Arizona. Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to occupy the WR1 role right away, but Jones is almost certainly slated to start in three-wide sets, and he might even beat out Michael Wilson to start in two-wide sets. He and tight end Trey McBride could battle it out to be Kyler Murray's No. 2 option in the passing game. Pencil in Jones as at least a deep league flex option in 2024.
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